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An epic, uncharted course towards sci-fi & fantasy writing and filmmaking infamy!Tue, 23 Apr 2019 19:58:36 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=5.1.1http://www.colbyrrice.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-ColbyRRice-Initials-Logo-Favicon-Recovered-32x32.pngThe Epic, Fantastical Journey of a Black Female Sci-fi Writerhttp://www.colbyrrice.com
3232Every week, I jump onto the internets to update the universe on my journey towards sci-fi scrivener infamy. Writing, worldbuilding, marketing, branding, the whole shebang. Though, of course, grad school, being a mom, directing films, and me trying to build a media f’empire miiiight just get in the way, lol. Strap in for an uncharted course through Colby’s universe, and see what being a Black chick sci-fi writer looks like, from my perspective!Colby R. RicecleanserialColby R. Ricecolbyrrice@rebelragdoll.comcolbyrrice@rebelragdoll.com (Colby R. Rice)Rebel Ragdoll, LLCAn epic, uncharted course towards sci-fi & fantasy writing and filmmaking infamy!The Epic, Fantastical Journey of a Black Female Sci-fi Writerhttp://www.colbyrrice.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/colbysquestpodcastthumbnail1400x1400-032.pnghttp://www.colbyrrice.com
colbyrrice@rebelragdoll.comEvery week, I jump onto the internets to update the universe on my journey towards sci-fi scrivener infamy. Writing, worldbuilding, marketing, branding, the whole shebang. Though, of course, grad school, being a mom, directing films, and me trying to build a media f’empire miiiight just get in the way, lol. Strap in for an uncharted course through Colby’s universe, and see what being a Black chick sci-fi writer looks like, from my perspective!TV-GWorldwideWeeklySupport the Epic Journey on Patreon!CEFJ #99 Short & Sweet (4/22/19)http://www.colbyrrice.com/2019/04/22/cefj-99-short-sweet-4-22-19/
Mon, 22 Apr 2019 19:41:10 +0000http://www.colbyrrice.com/?p=9479http://www.colbyrrice.com/2019/04/22/cefj-99-short-sweet-4-22-19/#respondhttp://www.colbyrrice.com/2019/04/22/cefj-99-short-sweet-4-22-19/feed/0Pre-order WHEN IN RŌHM on the retailer of your choice:http://books2read.com/wheninrohm Hey y’all! April’s been a long and kinda crazy month, but I’m still enduring. And yes, I am STILL resting and taking care of self, lol. Still, I’ve been able to get a sprinkling of things done last week, and I’m here to give an […]Pre-order WHEN IN RŌHM on the retailer of your choice:http://books2read.com/wheninrohm

Hey y’all! April’s been a long and kinda crazy month, but I’m still enduring. And yes, I am STILL resting and taking care of self, lol. Still, I’ve been able to get a sprinkling of things done last week, and I’m here to give an update! xoxo

]]>Pre-order WHEN IN RŌHM on the retailer of your choice:http://books2read.com/wheninrohm Hey y’all! April’s been a long and kinda crazy month, but I’m still enduring. And yes, I am STILL resting and taking care of self, lol. Still,
Pre-order WHEN IN RŌHM on the retailer of your choice:http://books2read.com/wheninrohm

Hey y’all! April’s been a long and kinda crazy month, but I’m still enduring. And yes, I am STILL resting and taking care of self, lol. Still, I’ve been able to get a sprinkling of things done last week, and I’m here to give an update! xoxo

]]>Pre-order WHEN IN RŌHM on the retailer of your choice:http://books2read.com/wheninrohm It’s been an insane first 3 months of the year, and you know what? I STILL KICKED ASS. Let’s get into it. The Podcast: http://www.colbyrrice.
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And as a result, I’ve pretty much officially met all my requirements for getting this degree. So yes, I am AMPED. And my Senior Spring has officially begun, which means? I AIN’T DOIN’ NOTHING! And don’t ask me for anything, either. Lol!

I am so excited to chill and relax and give myself the self-care that I so deserve. Looking forward to my creative projects in April as well, so join me on my podcast and vlog to find out what they are!

]]>Pre-order WHEN IN RŌHM on the retailer of your choice:http://books2read.com/wheninrohmSo, after 10 grueling months of learning TV writing, reading Shakespearean plays, writing, plotting, worldbuilding, and more,
Pre-order WHEN IN RŌHM on the retailer of your choice:http://books2read.com/wheninrohm

And as a result, I’ve pretty much officially met all my requirements for getting this degree. So yes, I am AMPED. And my Senior Spring has officially begun, which means? I AIN’T DOIN’ NOTHING! And don’t ask me for anything, either. 😉 Lol!

I am so excited to chill and relax and give myself the self-care that I so deserve. Looking forward to my creative projects in April as well, so join me on my podcast and vlog to find out what they are!

The Podcast: http://www.colbyrrice.com/the-epic-fantastical-journey-of-a-black-female-sci-fi-writer/My Author Website: www.colbyrrice.comMy Novels: http://bit.ly/ColbyRRiceAmazonAuthorPageSupport the F’empire on Patreon: http://patreon.com/colbyrriceMy FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/ColbyRRicePage/My Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColbyRRiceMy Instagram: https://instagram.com/colbyrrice]]>Colby R. Riceclean41:12CEFJ #96 I’m in Love… and Love Comes First! (3/18/19)http://www.colbyrrice.com/2019/03/18/cefj-96-im-in-love-and-love-comes-first-3-18-19/
Mon, 18 Mar 2019 21:09:28 +0000http://www.colbyrrice.com/?p=9257http://www.colbyrrice.com/2019/03/18/cefj-96-im-in-love-and-love-comes-first-3-18-19/#respondhttp://www.colbyrrice.com/2019/03/18/cefj-96-im-in-love-and-love-comes-first-3-18-19/feed/0So first things first, lovelies! MY MASTERS’ THESIS IS FINISHED AND SUBMITTED! WOOT! I had a GREAT time developing the first iteration of the WHEN IN RО̄HM TV series for my Masters Thesis. I’m really happy where the series is right now, and I will spend the rest of the semester honing my script and […]So first things first, lovelies!

MY MASTERS’ THESIS IS FINISHED AND SUBMITTED! WOOT!

I had a GREAT time developing the first iteration of the WHEN IN RО̄HM TV series for my Masters Thesis. I’m really happy where the series is right now, and I will spend the rest of the semester honing my script and my concept. AND I’m going to translate this TV series into a serialized novella series, coming this summer 2019!

But PHEW! IT. IS. DONE! I defend my thesis on April 1, and after that? SENIOR SPRING, BABY!

I also talk about LOVE, y’all. Tune in to find out more about my love life and love affairs in this week’s episode!

]]>So first things first, lovelies! MY MASTERS’ THESIS IS FINISHED AND SUBMITTED! WOOT! I had a GREAT time developing the first iteration of the WHEN IN RО̄HM TV series for my Masters Thesis. I’m really happy where the series is right now,
So first things first, lovelies!

MY MASTERS’ THESIS IS FINISHED AND SUBMITTED! WOOT!

I had a GREAT time developing the first iteration of the WHEN IN RО̄HM TV series for my Masters Thesis. I’m really happy where the series is right now, and I will spend the rest of the semester honing my script and my concept. AND I’m going to translate this TV series into a serialized novella series, coming this summer 2019!

But PHEW! IT. IS. DONE! I defend my thesis on April 1, and after that? SENIOR SPRING, BABY!

I also talk about LOVE, y’all. 😉 Tune in to find out more about my love life and love affairs in this week’s episode!

Guys, I am SO amped about how this TV series (Masters Thesis) is coming out. I’m nowhere near done with the series itself, but the first iteration for my Masters’ is very nearly finished. I CAN SEE THE LIGHT! Lol!

In other news, I’ve pretty much tied up a bunch of other things around grading and grad school, and while my journey to academic freedom won’t be over for another week, I’m committed to seeing it through. Plus? CYBERPUNK TV SERIES, #duh ! Let’s get into it.

Guys, I am SO amped about how this TV series (Masters Thesis) is coming out. I’m nowhere near done with the series itself, but the first iteration for my Masters’ is very nearly finished. I CAN SEE THE LIGHT! Lol!

In other news, I’ve pretty much tied up a bunch of other things around grading and grad school, and while my journey to academic freedom won’t be over for another week, I’m committed to seeing it through. Plus? CYBERPUNK TV SERIES, #duh ! Let’s get into it.

Um, let’s keep it real: this semester is currently dragging me by my wig and leaving ZERO edges, and I’m not happy about it. Grading is WAY too much (just keeping it real), my thesis is giving me nail-biting anxiety (whereas it should be super fun and enjoyable), and guess what?

My graduate program? The MFA that I’m working so hard to achieve?

Yeah. The theatre department and the University of Arizona just CANCELLED that shit.

Yes. I said they cancelled / ended the MFA program. As in, after we graduate, my MFA program will be no more. Basically this was a “one and done, get at me son” sort of thing. Of course, the administration announced the end of the program much more delicately and politically, but it is what it is: SUPER messed up.

Let’s talk about it, fam. I’ve been gone for three weeks over my stress, and I am still getting through one step and project at a time, but it’s finally time to get real on what’s been going on. Because the first 7 weeks of 2019 have honestly just been trying me to the max.

Um, let’s keep it real: this semester is currently dragging me by my wig and leaving ZERO edges, and I’m not happy about it. Grading is WAY too much (just keeping it real), my thesis is giving me nail-biting anxiety (whereas it should be super fun and enjoyable), and guess what?

My graduate program? The MFA that I’m working so hard to achieve?

Yeah. The theatre department and the University of Arizona just CANCELLED that shit.

Yes. I said they cancelled / ended the MFA program. As in, after we graduate, my MFA program will be no more. Basically this was a “one and done, get at me son” sort of thing. Of course, the administration announced the end of the program much more delicately and politically, but it is what it is: SUPER messed up.

Let’s talk about it, fam. I’ve been gone for three weeks over my stress, and I am still getting through one step and project at a time, but it’s finally time to get real on what’s been going on. Because the first 7 weeks of 2019 have honestly just been trying me to the max.

So, I’ve been away for 17 days… UNACCEPTABLE! Lol! But I’ve been doing SO MANY awesome things like finally releasing “The Lock In” (my newest novel) for one, and working on my cyberpunk noir TV series adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Roman history tetralogy.

And I’m calling it “When in Rōhm”.

YOU SEE WHAT I DID THERE?! #imbrilliant lol.

Check out my latest podcast to see what I’ve been up to this January. 2019 has gotten off to a beautiful start, and I’m not slowing down now! xoxo

So, I’ve been away for 17 days… UNACCEPTABLE! Lol! But I’ve been doing SO MANY awesome things like finally releasing “The Lock In” (my newest novel) for one, and working on my cyberpunk noir TV series adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Roman history tetralogy.

And I’m calling it “When in Rōhm”.

YOU SEE WHAT I DID THERE?! #imbrilliant lol.

Check out my latest podcast to see what I’ve been up to this January. 2019 has gotten off to a beautiful start, and I’m not slowing down now! xoxo

The Podcast: http://www.colbyrrice.com/the-epic-fantastical-journey-of-a-black-female-sci-fi-writer/My Author Website: www.colbyrrice.comMy Novels: http://bit.ly/ColbyRRiceAmazonAuthorPageSupport the F’empire on Patreon: http://patreon.com/colbyrriceMy FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/ColbyRRicePage/My Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColbyRRiceMy Instagram: https://instagram.com/colbyrrice]]>Colby R. Riceclean54:38CEFJ #92 Awesome Kick off to 2019! (1/14/19)http://www.colbyrrice.com/2019/01/14/cefj-92-awesome-kick-off-to-2019-1-14-19/
Mon, 14 Jan 2019 23:04:47 +0000http://www.colbyrrice.com/?p=7986http://www.colbyrrice.com/2019/01/14/cefj-92-awesome-kick-off-to-2019-1-14-19/#respondhttp://www.colbyrrice.com/2019/01/14/cefj-92-awesome-kick-off-to-2019-1-14-19/feed/0PRE-ORDER “The Lock In”, Book #3 of The Books of Ezekiel: books2read.com/TheLockIn Hey ya’ll! Sorry it’s taken so long to get back to you guys after the kick-off of the new year, but I’ve also been getting LOADS done. I’ve even reached a bunch of milestones across grad school, novel writing, publishing, marketing, AND at […]PRE-ORDER “The Lock In”, Book #3 of The Books of Ezekiel:books2read.com/TheLockIn

Hey ya’ll!

Sorry it’s taken so long to get back to you guys after the kick-off of the new year, but I’ve also been getting LOADS done. I’ve even reached a bunch of milestones across grad school, novel writing, publishing, marketing, AND at The Bohemian Badass. Not bad for the first two weeks of 2019, I think!

]]>PRE-ORDER “The Lock In”, Book #3 of The Books of Ezekiel: books2read.com/TheLockIn Hey ya’ll! Sorry it’s taken so long to get back to you guys after the kick-off of the new year, but I’ve also been getting LOADS done.books2read.com/TheLockIn
Hey ya’ll!
Sorry it’s taken so long to get back to you guys after the kick-off of the new year, but I’ve also been getting LOADS done. I’ve even reached a bunch of milestones across grad school, novel writing, publishing, marketing, AND at The Bohemian Badass. Not bad for the first two weeks of 2019, I think! 😉

Sooo… I have a total of 145 separate goals that I’ve planned for 2019. I don’t necessarily get into every single one here, but I do layout a master plan for how I’d like 2019 to go. I’m SO excited about what this year will (hopefully) bring, and I hope this podcast will get you amped about your 2019 goals as well!

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MY CREATIVEGOALS FOR 2019!

PRODUCTIVITY GOALS:

Develop a solid schedule that works for me and my creative output / process while also keeping me healthy, happy, and balanced

Rebel Ragdoll F’empire Achievements for 2018

Publishing, film/TV production, game design, and creative skills education… all in one!Helping amazing creative single moms one inspiration at a timeWhere you can get your grade A dark & gritty reads in the genres you love!The Blackheart BoulangeThe podcasts at Rebel Ragdoll!

The Bohemian Badass Achievements for 2018

ACHIEVEMENTS SUMMARY:

Infrastructure

set up accounting and financial management software for The Bohemian Badass

applied and GOT LLC status for The Bohemian Badass

filled out the majority of my business plan for The Bohemian Badass, including doing competition research and researching my target market and audience

rebooted & re-designed the full website for The Bohemian Badass, including deciding on the content, categories, webpages, and general layout for the brandBranding & Building

optimized website for mobile

developed a dope Affiliate Marketing strategy and opened accounts at select Affiliate sites

installed WooCommerce online store

Content Creation

The “Breaking Badass” Challenge: fully outlined the challenge

The Self-Care Journal for Artist-Entrepreneurs: designed the content for the journal and FINISHED the basic templates and layout for the journal!

The Bohemian Badass Scrivener Templates (for courses and lead magnets): worked on the Plot like a Badass template; updated and FINISHED the Badass Horror Novel Scrivener Template, the Badass Horror Screenplay Scrivener Template, and the New Novel + Plot Builder Template

generated over 600 of blog post ideas, over 200 different info products, and organized them into MASSIVE spreadsheet

planned out monthly blog content theme for the next 6 months (Sept ‘18 – Feb ‘19); worked hard on filling in editorial calendar for 2018

finished creating a rough draft of the Badass TV Course, Part I: The Anatomy of a TV Series, including the Study Notes and TV Series breakdown templates, TV Series Development checklist

finished creating a rough draft of the Badass TV Course, Part II: Developing Your Badass TV Series, including the TV Bible template and development workbook, created a TV Series Plot Development worksheet

Reader Demographics: finished my reader survey, and now I have a great idea of who is in my reader community (nearly 400 respondents took the survey)

Growth & Culling of Reader Community: added 16 members to my Dark Council list (rabid fans!), 7 members to my Dark Council FB community, and 5 members to the Offworld FB community; removed all cold subscribers and add back active subs

Growth of Patreon Community: I have TWO Patrons now!

Co-Creator Community:

Author Community: community has grown through my online interactions with authors, the 4-author collaboration, and New Adult Noir(e) Author Community; engaged in many individual author promos and NL swaps

Self-Care, Wellness, and Glow Up Achievements for 2018!

ACHIEVEMENTS SUMMARY:

Self Care Upgrade: recommitted myself to self-care FIRST, sleeping better, more common spiritual practice, created and maintained a self-care, exercise, and food diary, kept my self-care in mind if not at the forefront of my day-to-day experiences

Deep Focus: reminded myself of how to take one thing at a time and to focus on it until it is done (has worked really well)

Hobbies and Play: started lightly dabbling back into some hobbies (drawing, crocheting, coloring, fashion design)

Hired My Village… because single moms NEVER have to do it totally alone if they don’t want to!

Grad School Recusal: took days off when necessary; stood up for myself and my rights when necessary; tried my best to stay out of grad school politics; stayed away from campus/grad school/faculty as much as possible

So there it is, y’all! My 2018 in a nutshell. This year was BALLER!! SUCH an amazing year, and I’m SO EXCITED for all the cool stuff I did! I hit a LOT of goals that I set last year, and I exceeded others I hadn’t even planned. Year of the Director, Shadow Developer, and Novelist indeed! The leftover goals from 2018 are now being marshaled into my Creative Goals for 2019, so stay tuned for the next post: CREATIVE GOALS FOR 2019!

So grateful. So elated. So ready to start the new year! Hope your 2018 was just as fulfilling, and here’s to a brand new year! <3 xoxo

Write on, rock on,<3 Colby

]]>The time has come: the 2018 Creative Achievements Round Up! And BOY, do I have a LOT of achievements to report.

2018 is OVA, BABYYYY!!!

And thanks for tuning into the round up and wrap up of my Epic, Fantastical Journey of Creative Achievements for 2018!

So, THIS. YEAR. WAS. ON. FLEEK. Publishing? On point. Directing? Super fly. Dramaturgy? Total domination (even though I didn’t want to, lol). Not to gas my head up, but I really bust my rump this 2018, and I DEFINITELY saw the fruits of my labor, and I’m super proud!

I have recorded these achievements on a vlog and a podcast, but you can also choose to just look at the bullet points below for a quick summary of what I got done this year!

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Bulleted Summary of My 2018 Creative Achievements

My 2018 round up is divided into a few sections, so check out the Table of Contents below to find the one you might be interested in!

* finished and published The Camille (novella)* finished and started editing The Lock In (BOE #3) (novella)* co-published and launched the 2054 anthology* co-published and launched the UPRISING box set* became an Amazon bestselling author in SEVEN categories!* wrote for / worked on The Books of Ezekiel series, the ASYLUM series, The Godsman series, The Camille novella series. The Hitmen of Happily Ever After series, and The One Percent series

Worldbuilding, Plotting, and Development Achievements for 2018!

ACHIEVEMENTS SUMMARY:﻿

* Researched, developed, did worldbuilding, and developed story bibles for: * The Asylum series * The World of Never After (covers The Hitmen of Happily Ever After series, The ForNever Files series, and the Godsman series)* The Books of Ezekiel series* The Rapture series* the 2054 Anthology* The Morien serialized novel series* The Immortal serialized novel series* The Camille serialized novel series* The Surrogate serialized novel series* Prepared cover production spec docs for series covers

TV Series Development and Writing Achievements for 2018

ACHIEVEMENTS SUMMARY:﻿

* started development on the Morien TV series (drama)* started development on the Ezekiel TV series (sci-fi/fantasy)* started development on the Immortal TV series (urban fantasy)* started development on The Camille TV series (sci-fi)* started development on Surrogate TV series (survival horror)* started development on When in Rome TV series (a TV mini-series adaptation of Shakespeare’s Roman History Tetralogy)* designed a TON of TV writing worksheets, templates, and courses for my personal use & for The Bohemian Badass
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